I then seamed up the pants and seamed up the shirt with duct tape. Of the 12 models, I'm happy to report that I didn't have any scissor injuries other than cutting off some arm and leg hair. For the shirt, I cut down the center of the back from neck to waist then up each arm from wrist to upper arm at which point the model could slide out. For the pants, I made a seam down the back of each leg from waist to ankle. Once the wrapping was completed, I very carefully cut and ripped the plastic/tape off. I made sure that each half - shirt and pants would have enough overlap around the waist to eventually be attached to each other. I first wrapped the person in plastic wrap - making sure to cover all skin and clothing I then wrapped them in duct tape thanks to several Instructables posts on duct tape dress forms for the inspiration! I tried to go as quickly as possible - especially if the model is in a weird pose - so I inevitably left some gaps which I fixed once the wrap was off of the model. I made the body form in two parts: "pants" and long-sleeved "shirt". The models - I mean supermodels - wore form fitting clothing and, based on the position/location we chose, they assumed their pose. I also think the unknown of "what do they look like?" adds to the creepiness factor. I also wanted to have the zombies face away from the street so I didn't have to worry about detailed faces. than to have them standing upright with no assistance. It's much easier to secure them to something - a tree limb, railing, gutter, etc. When choosing poses and locations, I tried to limit the number of figures standing on their own. all in the shape of one very put-upon husband. It also ensured a mix of shapes and sizes otherwise I'd have a set of 12 matching zombies. It was fun to include them and it helped to keep cost down. We collaborated on their pose and location and they were given the chance to contribute clothes to dress the zombie versions of themselves. I asked friends and family to participate by acting as models for the zombies. I decided that the zombies were capable of climbing - like the movie World War Z - which allows for a more interesting visual. My answers to those questions: yes, yes, no. Can they climb stairs? What about scale walls? Is your front yard a cemetery if so, they might be emerging from the ground. To make a cohesive concept, you'll want to decided what kind of zombies are attacking.
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